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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,044.86, 560,213.09 and 236,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,044.86, 560,213.09 and 236,246.18 is: 325,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,044.86 : 560,213.09 = 236,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,044.86/560,213.09 = 236,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,044.86x = 560,213.09 × 236,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,044.86x = 132,348,202,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348,202,498.50/406,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,944.78

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